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Harpoon Ale

Harpoon Ale

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An Amber Ale brewed by
Harpoon Brewery

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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2013.03/5.03.03/5.04.9%56.3 English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
The first in the Harpoon family of beers, our ale is a light amber in color, medium bodied, and well balanced. The slightly fruity aroma is from Harpoon's special yeast.

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dlovell2 (87), Columbia, Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/55/104/515/20

Mar 8, 2008  
Drank at Harpoon brewrey in Windsor VT. Golden color with large white head. Hop aroma. Malt and hop taste.

 jjuf1853 (175), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 8, 2008  
Bottle pours a clear amber color with a medium sized head. Fair amount of hops and malt in the aroma. Flavor is slightly sweet, some notes of honey and caramel. Little bit of a bite in the finish from the hops.


 alexsdad06 (554), Ohio, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 7, 2008  
12 oz. bottle. Pours a hazy amber color with a medium long lasting off white head. Strong carbonation. The aroma is mild caramel malt and a touch of fruitiness. The flavor is much of the same with the addition of grass and floral sensations. Light on the palate. Nothing to exciting here.


 Sledge Jr (2696), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 24, 2008  
On cask at the brewery. Pours hazy dark gold with a large bubbled thick head. Intense fresh hop aroma- tea and pine cones. Sweet floral medium hoppiness. Lots of rich honey flavors. Nice medium palate. Strong gypsum finish that leaves things a bit metallic. Smooth.


RONCOD (57), Pennsylvania, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/511/20
Jun 17, 2008  
Copper color with a huge fluffy white head. Mild hops flavor with a hint of citrus. OK, but not great.


 phishpond417 (1110), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/510/20
May 19, 2008  
Light hops, and just a touch of malt midpalate, gives way to a soft bitter finish. Subtle caramel undertones. Presents a beautiful amber colour with a nice full white head.




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